Public Health Topic of the Month - Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States and about 1 out of 5 Americans will develop it by the age of 70......Click here for more information...

CPR/AED & FIRST AID CLASSES - Sponsored by Grafton Health Department & Community Nursing Association

American Heart Association Standards

June 14 and June 15, 2023.. Click here for more information...

RECYCLING EVENT - Town of Shrewsbury - June 11th

This event is open to suroumding towns.  Click here for more information...

Mosquito Spray Schedule for May and June 2023

CDC HEALTH UPDATE - Potential Risk for New Mpox Cases

In the United States, cases of Mpox (formerly Monkeypox) have declined since peeking in August of 2022; but the outbreak is not over.........Click here for more information...

Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance Newsletter - April/May 2023

The Central Massachusetts Regional Public Heath Alliance (CMRPHA) Newsletter is published by the Worcester Division of Public Health (WDPH); the lead agency of the CMRPHA, a coalition of four municipalities (Grafton, Shrewsbury, West Boylston and Worceste...

Regional Waste Action Plan Survey

Below is a link to a survey in which you can choose your top regional concerns and strategies regarding waste disposal and management.  Your input is appreciated.

CMRPC Regional Waste Action Plan:  Stakeholders Top Concerns & Strategi...

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CITY OF WORCESTER / NOTIFICATION OF COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW (CSO) 4.30.2023

 This overflow consists, or likely consists, of untreated or partially treated sewage and waste. Avoid contact with the affected water bodies for 48 hours after the overflow ceases due to increased health risks from bacteria and other pollutants....

Public Health Topic of the Month - SHINGLES

SHINGLES

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as herpes zoster, in their lifetime. An estimated 1 million people get shingles each year in this country. Eve...

Quarterly Tea with MOD: Service Animals in Public Settings

Massachusetts Office on Disability will have their Quarterly Tea on June 7th discussing service animals in public settings.  Click here for more information...

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COVID-19 Vaccination Data as of April 3, 2023

   For the latest vaccination data as of April 3, 2023 Click here for more information...    

Dr. Goldstein Appointed Commissioner of the MA Dept. of Public Health

Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh announced that Robbie Goldstein, MD, PhD will be the next Commissioner of the Department of Public Health (DPH), effective April 18, 2023.   Click here for more information...

COVID-19 Case Counts, Age Analysis & Vaccination Data as of March 17, 2023

For the most up to date data on COVID-19  Case Counts, Age Analysis and Vaccination...Click here for more information...

COVID-19 Case Counts, Age Analysis & Vaccination Data as of March 10, 2023

COVID-19 Case Counts, Age Analysis & Vaccination Data as of March 10, 2023...Click here for more information...

COVID-19 Case Counts, Age Analysis & Vaccination Data as of March 3, 2023

   Updated COVID-19 case counts, age analysis and vaccination data as of March 3, 2023:   Click here for more information...

WELL ADULT / BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS - 2023

Blood Pressure Clinics for the Year 2023....click here for dates and times...

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults.  Read on for more information...click here.